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Reapplication

/ˌriːəˈplɪkeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of applying again for something, such as a job, grant, or admission.

    "After receiving feedback, she decided to submit a reapplication for the scholarship."
  2. 2

    A new application submitted after a previous one has been rejected or withdrawn.

    "His reapplication was more thorough and addressed the concerns raised in the initial review."

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The term 'reapplication' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', combined with 'application', which comes from the Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to attach or apply'. The word has evolved to denote the act of applying again, particularly in contexts such as job applications or academic submissions.

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